Holiday Edition 2023 BY: RACHEL WUMKES I know, I know. I may be a bit advanced in my whole “holiday shopping” blog post. Then again… just a few short days ago was September 25th. Do you know what that means? Only THREE MONTHS until Christmas Day. Yikes, right? It’s time to get moving on that holiday shopping, my...
Who doesn’t love a parade? BY: RACHEL WUMKES A parade is a procession of people or vehicles moving through a public place in order to celebrate an important day or event. For Clear Lake’s 4th of July Extravaganza, it’s the culmination of a week-long celebration, kicking off a full day of fun in our beautiful tourist...
BY: RACHEL WUMKES This blog originally published on April 26, 2018 and has been updated with current event dates for summer 2023. Summer, Summer, Summertime - get ready to gear up for another full summer of Clear Lake fun! I know, I know. I’ve jumped the gun just a bit. But with the nicer temps and the fact that I can...
Sacred & Secular Activities! BY: RACHEL WUMKES It is simply mind-boggling to me that this weekend is Easter. I mean… how did we get here? Wasn’t Christmas just yesterday?!?! Maybe it’s the bitter cold wind still whipping through the region. Or the fact there is STILL a teeny-tiny little bit of ice on Clear Lake. ...
Welcome 2023 BY: RACHEL WUMKES New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations. It’s unique in the sense that no matter where you are in the world, the countdown and festivities are essentially the same. Champagne corks pop as we blow our noisemakers and throw confetti in the air. Loved ones often share a kiss...
Procrastinators Unite! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The holiday season really tends to bring out the inner workings of people, doesn’t it? You’ve got “Super-Organized Susie” over in one corner. She made a list in September and all her gifts are wrapped in color-coded paper and donned with intricate bows. She’s organized, punctual...
Shop local first this Holiday Season! BY: RACHEL WUMKES This Friday, November 18th, we are celebrating Pink Friday in Clear Lake. Pink Friday is a movement to promote shopping small, supporting the ‘little guy’ and bringing major awareness to our local communities. In fact, it was created by the Boutique Hub, which is...
